This Week in Gambling

They’ve been teasing us for months, and now Circa Las Vegas opens their doors of their “adults only” resort down on Fremont Street! Owner Derek Stevens says the hotel and casino is the world’s biggest sports betting complex with a six-pool rooftop swimming stadium. He expects to bring in thousands of players a day. The property officially opened today (October 28th, 2020) at 12:01 a.m. to adults 21 years and older. Facial coverings and temperature checks are required, of course, due to the pandemic. Circa construction took nearly two years, and Stevens would not comment on the cost. However, he…

If  gambling issues in America are an important issue for you then let’s talk about the election and online gambling in the upcoming Presidential candidates! Joe Biden has made comments on the issue, while Donald Trump is a former casino owner! Also, we have online gambling news from Pennsylvania and new Halloween game reviews to share! Hello my friends, and thanks so much for streaming another edition of This Week in Gambling! I’m J. Todd, and this week we have gambling news from the state of Pennsylvania, plus brand new game reviews to share for Halloween games just in time…

Election day is closing in quickly, and at least the political ads will finally stop. If gaming regulation is a voting factor you, then who is the best Presidential candidate for online gambling? Without endorsing either choice, here are some basic facts: Donald Trump is known for his Atlantic City casinos in a bygone era. However, his tenure an a casino magnate did not carry over to internet gambling. In reality, his only significant move on the issue was not good for the industry.  Yes, he is buddies with billionaire Sheldon Adelson… one of the strongest anti-online gambling advocates in…

Check out our review of the Cleopatra Slot Tournament from our friends at IGT! The next big hit in slot tourneys has arrived with their first-to-market Cleopatra Tournament solution. Available on a large variety of cabinets including portrait and dual screen. The Cleopatra Tournament is loaded with interactive features and game play to appeal to a wide range of players. As the tournament progresses, choreographed sounds, features, and music continue to elevate the excitement. Cleopatra Tournament combines the iconic Cleopatra game joins a growing library of IGT TournXtreme solutions such as their Incredibell! tourney. This solution is offered on the…

Following the opening of the “grown-ups exclusive” Circa Las Vegas hotel and casino on Fremont Street, the adults only Cromwell will reopen next week. When it does, it will be the first such resort exclusively for adults on the Strip. Caesars Entertainment recently announced plans to resume operations at The Cromwell on the morning of October 29th. The boutique hotel and gaming floor will be open seven days a week for guests 21 and over. Additionally, The Cromwell will debut the newly branded William Hill Sports Book on reopening day, with new customer offerings that include self-service sports betting kiosks…

In a move that took some by surprise, Pennsylvania live dealer casino games have gone live. The initial launch of the games are powered by Evolution Gaming and available at three sites in the state: BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and Hollywood Casino. Live dealer games at the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse sites are available for mobile, tablet or desktop. The library features low and high stakes Blackjack games. Both sites continue to lead the states online gambling industry and were the first to launch web casinos in the state. Evolution Gaming received its conditional license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in January…